Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): G07 W10 S3 Attacking/Defending Transition

Ball Manipulation (10 mins)

Objective

Ball Manipulation

Organization

Every Player has a ball ; 15 x 20 area

Coaching Points

Roll over, inside outside, foundations, traingles, L pull, V- pull, Messi , Ronaldo, Neymar, Cruyff Moves.

Interval Duration

Left foot and Right, 1 minute each (5 excercises)

Analytical - 1v1 Defending (10 mins)

Organization:

- 12 players with 4 in each grid , 2 on each end

- see diagram for equipment and set-up

- 15 x 10 grid with small goals in the opposite corners

Instruction:

- Player passes the ball across to opponent and closes down on attacker.

- If defender wins the ball, she can score in opposition goal.

- Play is dead if the ball goes out of the grid.

- Have one side play defensive role for about 6 minutes and then switch

Coaching Points:

- Speed and angle of approach. Arched run to close angle and get in front of attacker

- Arms out for balance, angled body, one foot in front of the other at an angle.

- Push attacker away from goal.

Progression:

- Play 2v1 with goals moved to middle of each end

GR Defending 4-1-4-1 (15 mins)

ORGANISATION

9 Players on each side

Area 44 x 25

ACTIVITY

2 v 3 (both sides) to one goal

Play starts with ball being played across and then game is live

Score by dribbling through goal

When defenders win the ball then try to score on counter attack

IF a team scores, they will recieve ball again to attack

PROGRESSIONS

1. Score by dribbling through (2 points) and introduce passing through for 1 point.

2. Play 4 v 5 with middle goal 3 points

COACHING POINTS

Deny through ball.

Close down space.

Angle of approach and body shape to show wide and cut off pass to other attacker.

Communication from 2nd defender and angle of covering position.